Fixed Term Contract until July 2025

Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

A fantastic opportunity at Canterbury Christ Church University’s Sport and Active Health department for a Sports Facilities Assistant/s to join us

Help make a difference for our University Students and Staff.
Help to facilitate sport sessions and fixtures.
Promote our services and encourage participation.

We are looking for outgoing candidates with a passion for sports, fitness and wellbeing. Our vibrant and friendly team promotes creativity, and we want our staff to thrive as we provide a huge range of active health opportunities to our students and staff.

At Christ Church we care about sport, health, and fitness. We have invested in multi-million-pound facilities, including our University Sport Centre with a double sports hall, state of the art spin studio, gym and fitness facilities. Our gym is packed with modern fitness equipment, and we offer a wide range of fitness classes, personal training and an exercise referral service. We also deliver amazing programmes and interventions for physical activity and wellbeing, including an innovative mobile app that tracks steps and rewards with prizes!

We run academic sessions, sports team training sessions and fixtures at polo farm sports centre and the University’s sports centre as well as at Stodmarsh playing fields. All of which require our staff to cover and assist.

The successful candidate will work regular early morning, evening and at weekends. The facilities currently open between 6.30am and 10pm Monday – Friday and 8.30am and 6pm at weekends with some special events up to 10pm at the weekend.

The Role

The Sports Facilities Assistant/s will be primarily based at the University Sports Centre with some shifts at the Polo Farm Sports Centre and at the University Playing Fields at Stodmarsh. The post holder will be working under the direction of the Sport Operations Manager. You will contribute to the setting up of equipment and the cleaning of the buildings. Christ Church Sport and Active Health is responsible for the delivery of sport and physical activity opportunities at Canterbury Christ Church University.

The successful candidate will prepare the sports performance areas and associated other areas for the activities during the day. Previous experience is preferred but not essential.

This post comes with excellent benefits and an opportunity to work in an enthusiastic, vibrant and friendly department within walking distance of the Canterbury City Centre.

The Person

We would love to see people with a passion for sport, health and fitness, with good organisational skills and who are naturals at engaging people. Above all, you must be motivated by wanting to make a difference to people’s health and wellbeing, with knowledge of what it takes to deliver positive experiences.

How to apply

Start date for applications: 26th November 2024
Closing date for applications: 11th December 2024
Interviews are to be held: w/c 16th December 2024

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Amyleigh Harris, 01227 923500 (strictly no agencies, thank you) or via email: Amyleigh.harris@Canterbury.ac.uk quoting reference number – REQ05342

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

Please note an Enhanced DBS will be required for this role.

Incredible Perks

At Canterbury Christ Church University, we offer a huge range of discounts and perks to staff who join our team. Including:

Free gym membership
Personal Training opportunities
Staff can purchase a TOTUM (previously NUS Extra) card that offers a range of savings, from Amazon to PrettyLittleThing and Asos to Zizzi’s!
Development and training opportunities
Free eye tests through our eye care scheme
And much more!

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work.

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

If you require further information regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at hr.recruitment@canterbury.ac.uk quoting – REQ05342

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.